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Separation Anxiety
Course Summary
Helping your dog cope with separation anxiety starts with understanding the condition and building their confidence step by step. In this course, you’ll learn what separation anxiety really is, how to recognise the signs, and why it develops. From there, we’ll guide you through practical strategies such as creating independence, teaching calm behaviour through “the art of nothing,” and building positive routines around leaving the house.
Helping your dog cope with separation anxiety starts with understanding the condition and building their confidence step by step. In this course, you’ll learn what separation anxiety really is, how to recognise the signs, and why it develops. From there, we’ll guide you through practical strategies such as creating independence, teaching calm behaviour through “the art of nothing,” and building positive routines around leaving the house.
You’ll also discover how to make outings less stressful, reduce your dog’s reliance on constant company, and set them up for long-term success. By following these clear, structured lessons, you’ll gain the tools to ease your dog’s anxiety, improve their resilience, and create a calmer, happier life together.
Course Lessons
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructors
Hannah
Co founder of Country Pooch, Hannah has a keen interest in obedience training, has obtained various canine qualifications, part of the Jo-Rosie Haffenden mentorship program, as well as training with the The Dog Training College to obtain canine body language and canine reactivity qualifications. Hannah has used this knowledge to establish the successful Cainark Puppy Training courses which use positive reinforcement training methods.
